Lake County property record for 596 Wharton Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,106 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Jul 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $12,444 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-01-302-068 |
| Primary APN | 15-01-302-068 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,106 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,380 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 825 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 745 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 791 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 97 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 596 WHARTON DR |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE FOREST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60045-4827 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THE COMMONS AT CONWAY FARMS;LT24(EX E48.43) |
| Legal Subdivision | THE COMMONS AT CONWAY FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | VERNON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 866200 |
596 Wharton Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2006.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 596 WHARTON DR, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-4827 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20066026867 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Vernon Township |
| Municipality | Lake Forest City |
| Elementary School District | Lake Forest School District 67 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Lake Forest Community High School District 115 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $238,525 Land $70,311 Building $168,214 | $715,646 Land $210,954 Building $504,692 | |
| 2024 | $12,444.00 (+8.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $11,478.00 (+3.07%) | $202,063 (+3.4%) Land $59,563 Building $142,500 | $606,250 (+3.4%) Land $178,707 Building $427,543 |
| 2022 | $11,136.00 | $195,416 Land $57,604 Building $137,812 | $586,306 Land $172,829 Building $413,477 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 596 Wharton Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1985–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2017 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 596 Wharton Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 70% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 116 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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